Category: Seattle Kraken
Three Takeaways – Kraken officially eliminated from playoffs while Stars clinch with 5-1 win
KrakenAnd with a whimper, the Seattle Kraken were officially eliminated from playoff contention. We knew this day was coming for a loooooong time, and the conversations around the Kraken shifted to a “we know we’re out of it” sentiment well before the NHL Trade Deadline. But on Saturday, the final stake w...
Read morePreview: Vancouver Canucks @ Winnipeg Jets
Washington CapitalsAfter starting the current four game homestand off poorly (5-3 L to BUF), the Winnipeg Jets have turned things around with two solid victories over the Washington Capitals & New Jersey Devils. The accumulated points are much needed, as the Dallas Stars are continuing their pursuit of the Cent...
Read moreA plan to prevent tanking in the NHL – Burn Point Threshold
Seattle KrakenWe’re at that point in the season when the Seattle Kraken are playing games that no longer have playoff implications. I still enjoy tuning in, but it’s undeniably more fun when they win or battle hard in close contests. The decreasing importance of the games got us at Sound Of Hockey thinking about...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Kraken rally again but lose to Flames in overtime
Matt CoronatoIf Matt Coronato’s upper lip had been just a little stiffer, the Seattle Kraken might have won their game against the Calgary Flames in regulation on Tuesday. When Brandon Montour’s errant stick caught the Calgary forward in the mouth with 9:35 left in the game—while the Kraken held a tenuous 2-1 le...
Read moreOilers Won’t Have McDavid/Draisaitl for Next Three Games, Knoblauch Says
Kris KnoblauchThe Edmonton Oilers were able to pick up a massive win against the Seattle Kraken in their recent game without the help of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but it…
Read moreNugent-Hopkins’ Hat Trick Propels Oilers to 5-4 Victory Over Kraken
KrakenA Saturday night showdown saw the Seattle Kraken battle the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The home team were without superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and the visitors were…
Read moreDown on the Farm – NCAA, SHL, and Liiga prospects season review
Zeb Forsfjäll“Down on the Farm” is your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. It’s hard to believe, but we’ve already reached the end of the regular season for Kraken prospects playing in a few leagues. We’ll put a bow on those seasons and take a look at what’s next for them, including an injury update on Zeb...
Read moreExplaining how offer sheets work in the NHL
Ron FrancisWith the NHL Trade Deadline behind us and a zero percent chance of the Seattle Kraken making the postseason, the question is: How do the Kraken get better for next year? After the trade deadline, general manager Ron Francis appeared on the Kraken Hockey Network pregame show on March 9 and outlined h...
Read more3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Win Over the Kraken
Jonas BrodinThe Minnesota Wild hosted the Seattle Kraken for the second time this season and their third meetup overall on Wednesday night, Mar. 19. It was a late start for the…
Read moreMinnesota Wild Find Scoring in 4-0 Win Over Seattle Kraken
KrakenThe Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken met for the third time this season and the second in Minnesota on Wednesday night, Mar. 19. The series was split 1-1, with each…
Read moreKraken’s Jaden Schwartz Set to Play in His 800th Game
Minnesota WildAs the Seattle Kraken get ready to take on the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, March 19, one player is getting ready for another milestone. Forward Jaden Schwartz is lacing up for his…
Read moreFell On Black Days: Kraken 6, Blackhawks 2
Artyom LevshunovFor the second game in a row, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a game 6-2, this time to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at the United Center. This was also their fifth straight loss. The Blackhawks went up 1-0 just under four minutes into the first period while on the power play. Connor Bedard was...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Adam Larsson and Shane Wright lead Kraken to dominant win over Blackhawks
Seattle KrakenThe Seattle Kraken got off to a slow start on Tuesday and spotted the Chicago Blackhawks a two-goal lead. But as we’ve seen many times this season, they woke up, tilted the ice in the second period. This time, their poor opponent had no answer once things got rolling downhill, and Seattle glided thr...
Read moreMonday Musings: Winning is still fun
Jani NymanThe Seattle Kraken finished their three-game homestand with two wins and an overtime loss to the best team in the league. The first game of the week, against the Montreal Canadiens, was one of the most memorable of the season. Fans witnessed the Kraken rally from a two-goal deficit, Jani Nyman’s fir...
Read moreThree Takeaways – Jani Nyman scores again, but Jets overcome Kraken in OT
Seattle KrakenAs we have declared on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, loser points are no longer helpful for the Seattle Kraken, who are firmly out of contention. We’re fine with wins, and we’re fine with regulation losses; wins bring good feelings and help build a winning culture for next season, while regulation lo...
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